How to identify a Ford V8
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| − | ==Flathead Ford V8 (136 / 221 / 239 / 255 / 337)== | + | |
| + | ==Valve cover bolts== | ||
| + | One of the easiest ways to determine what ''family'' a Ford engine belongs to is to count the number of fasteners holding on the valve covers: | ||
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| + | *2 bolts: '''Y-block''', 239/256/272/292/312. Produced from 1954 to 1964 | ||
| + | *5 bolts: '''FE''', 332/352/360/361/390/391/406/410/427/428 | ||
| + | *6 bolts: '''90 degree V8''', 221/255/260/289/302/351W | ||
| + | *7 bolts: '''385 series''', 429/460, as well as 370 truck | ||
| + | *8 bolts: '''335 series''', 351C/351M/400 | ||
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| + | ==Flathead Ford V8 (136/221/239/255/337)== | ||
This family includes all the Ford V8's produced from 1932 to 1953 (1954 in Canada). | This family includes all the Ford V8's produced from 1932 to 1953 (1954 in Canada). | ||
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===1946-1948=== | ===1946-1948=== | ||
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*24 studs hold on the heads. | *24 studs hold on the heads. | ||
*Water pumps and neck retain the same location as above. | *Water pumps and neck retain the same location as above. | ||
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===1949-1953=== | ===1949-1953=== | ||
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| + | |[[Image:53_Ford_4_dr_4.jpg|thumb|center|420px|1953 Ford flathead engine]] | ||
| + | |[[Image:1950fordflathead.jpg|thumb|380px|center|1950 Ford flathead engine]] | ||
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| − | + | The new engine was actually introduced in '48 when new truck line is introduced, car use began in '49. Major changes are made to the flathead: | |
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*Water passages are enlarged for improved cooling. | *Water passages are enlarged for improved cooling. | ||
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*Mercury receives a 3.1875" x 4.000" bore and stroke. | *Mercury receives a 3.1875" x 4.000" bore and stroke. | ||
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===1937-1940 V8 60 flathead=== | ===1937-1940 V8 60 flathead=== | ||
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*Marked as 8EQ (8RT) for the Ford trucks. | *Marked as 8EQ (8RT) for the Ford trucks. | ||
| − | == 335 series engine family (302C / 351C / 351M / 400) == | + | ===Ford flathead reference/resources=== |
| + | *[http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/engine/hdrp_0511_ford_flathead_engine/viewall.html Ford Flathead V8 - The Flathead Guide of Death] from November, 2005 Hot Rod magazine | ||
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| + | ==335 series engine family (302C/351C/351M/400) == | ||
*Made in Cleveland Engine Plant #2 or Michigan Casting Center. | *Made in Cleveland Engine Plant #2 or Michigan Casting Center. | ||
*Made in Ford Australia-Geelong plant 1974 - circa 1984. 302C and 351C only. | *Made in Ford Australia-Geelong plant 1974 - circa 1984. 302C and 351C only. | ||
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At some point during Australian production the casting "CF" at the top of the rear of the block, next to the oil pressure sensor outlet was changed to "GF" for "Geelong Ford" plant. Also at some point late during production in an attempt to reduce the Cleveland tendency to overheat, a "pillow" block was produced to increase water capacity around the cylinders. | At some point during Australian production the casting "CF" at the top of the rear of the block, next to the oil pressure sensor outlet was changed to "GF" for "Geelong Ford" plant. Also at some point late during production in an attempt to reduce the Cleveland tendency to overheat, a "pillow" block was produced to increase water capacity around the cylinders. | ||
| − | A " | + | A "NASCAR" block was produced by Ford Australia (exact year unknown) for the US market. Exact numbers shipped to the USA is unknown. These "NASCAR" blocks were to have thicker cylinder walls and "better grade" cast iron, but due to bad core shift were no better than standard blocks. However it is known that most of these blocks were returned to Australia and used in regular production to clear the supply of blocks. |
Australian blocks have a "cast in" thermostat bypass plate, not stamped steel type. | Australian blocks have a "cast in" thermostat bypass plate, not stamped steel type. | ||
===Intake manifolds and carburetors=== | ===Intake manifolds and carburetors=== | ||
| − | Australian-built | + | [[File:Windsor.jpg]] |
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| + | Australian-built Cleveland engines used either a cast iron 2bbl or 4bbl manifold with 2bbl size ports. Initially the 302C was only available with a 2bbl carb (1974-'76) and the 351C had either a 2bbl or 4bbl option. | ||
Rochester carburetors were used on the 2bbls with an aluminum adapter plates. Carter Thermoquads were used on 4bbl spread bore-type manifolds with an aluminum EGR plate. Early production 4bbl manifolds had large secondary inlet ports. Later production 4bbl manifolds had the secondary ports reduced in size in an effort to increase mileage and throttle response particularly on 302's with the 4bbl option. | Rochester carburetors were used on the 2bbls with an aluminum adapter plates. Carter Thermoquads were used on 4bbl spread bore-type manifolds with an aluminum EGR plate. Early production 4bbl manifolds had large secondary inlet ports. Later production 4bbl manifolds had the secondary ports reduced in size in an effort to increase mileage and throttle response particularly on 302's with the 4bbl option. | ||
| − | To confuse matters, Australian production 351C motors were mixed with US-built | + | To confuse matters, Australian production 351C motors were mixed with US-built Cleveland engines (mostly 4bbl Autolite carbed motors) through to about 1976-'77. Early Australian production 302C's 1973-1975 (XA-XB Falcon) used US blocks with Aussie heads and crankshaft/conrods. Then it appears that US-built "C" blocks bought by Ford Australia were used up to the late '70's in regular production. |
| − | == Small block Ford ninety-degree engine family, (221 / 260 / 289 / 302/ | + | ==Small block Ford ninety-degree engine family, (221/260/289/302/Boss 302/255/351W)== |
| − | [[Image:Ford 289 A code with HEI and Impco.JPG|frame|center|Ford 289 A code with HEI and Impco]] | + | [[Image:Ford 289 A code with HEI and Impco.JPG|frame|center|Ford 289 A code with HEI and Impco natural gas induction]] |
<br style="clear: both" /> [[Image:Ford gt40 exhaust system.jpg|frame|center|Ford GT 40]] | <br style="clear: both" /> [[Image:Ford gt40 exhaust system.jpg|frame|center|Ford GT 40]] | ||
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289, and 351W were made in Windsor, this plant opened Jan 1966. 221, 260, 289, and 302s were made at Cleveland Engine Plant #1; the last one was shipped the week before Christmas in 2000. The last four months the plant built ahead for Ford of Australia, who continued to install those engines in new cars for about 2 years. | 289, and 351W were made in Windsor, this plant opened Jan 1966. 221, 260, 289, and 302s were made at Cleveland Engine Plant #1; the last one was shipped the week before Christmas in 2000. The last four months the plant built ahead for Ford of Australia, who continued to install those engines in new cars for about 2 years. | ||
| − | ===4.2 L / 255 CI (1980/1982)=== | + | ===4.2 L/255 CI (1980/1982)=== |
| − | In 1980, an urgent need to meet EPA CAFE standards led to the creation of the 255 cu in (4.2 L) version, essentially a 302 with the cylinder bores | + | In 1980, an urgent need to meet EPA CAFE standards led to the creation of the 255 cu in (4.2 L) version, essentially a 302 with the cylinder bores downsized to 3.68 in (93.5 mm). Rated power (SAE net) was 115-122 hp (86-91 kW), depending on year and application. Cylinder heads used smaller combustion chambers and smaller valves and the intake ports were ovals whereas the others were rectangular. The only externally visible cue was the use of an open runner intake manifold with a stamped steel lifter valley cover attached to its underside, giving the appearance of previous generation engines, such as the Y-Block and the MEL. It was optional in Fox chassis cars including the Mustang and corporate cousin Mercury Capri, Thunderbird, Fairmont, and standard equipment in the Ford LTD. Poorly received thanks to its dismal performance and mediocre fuel economy, it was dropped after the 1982 model year, and is considered one of the worst modern Ford engines. |
| − | == 385 series (Lima) (429 / | + | ==385 series (Lima) (429/Boss 429/460/370 truck)== |
| − | *7 | + | *7 retaining cap screws in rocker cover |
| − | * | + | *May be found in industrial applications |
| − | * | + | *Boss 429 engine has a semi-hemispherical combustion chamber, also known as a "semi-hemi". Easily identified by large valve covers with spark plugs through the center. |
[[Image:69Lincoln460.jpg|thumb|left|400px|460 cubic inch 385 series engine.]] | [[Image:69Lincoln460.jpg|thumb|left|400px|460 cubic inch 385 series engine.]] | ||
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| − | == FE Series (332 / 352 / Edsel 361 / 360 / 390 / 406 / 410 / 427 / 427 SOHC / 428) == | + | ==FE Series (332/352/Edsel 361/360/390/406/410/427/427 SOHC/428)== |
[[Image:Dual_intake_pipes.jpg|border|400px]] | [[Image:Dual_intake_pipes.jpg|border|400px]] | ||
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*Exhaust manifold bolts are in a common plane (line) across the cylinder head exhaust surface, if they are staggered it is a Lincoln Y-Block (317/341/368 Pass. Car) (279/317/302/332 Heavy Truck). | *Exhaust manifold bolts are in a common plane (line) across the cylinder head exhaust surface, if they are staggered it is a Lincoln Y-Block (317/341/368 Pass. Car) (279/317/302/332 Heavy Truck). | ||
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| − | + | |[[Image:1956ford292.jpg|thumb|center|435px|1956 Ford 292 Y-block]] | |
| − | + | |[[File:1960 ford y block 292.jpg|thumb|center|460px|1960 Ford 292 Y-block]] | |
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| + | ==Small block Ford 5.0 L== | ||
*Introduced in 1983. | *Introduced in 1983. | ||
| − | == Ford Modular V8 == | + | ==Ford Modular V8== |
| − | === 4.6 | + | ===4.6 L=== |
====Single overhead cam (SOHC)==== | ====Single overhead cam (SOHC)==== | ||
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| − | === | + | ==Ford part numbers== |
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| + | [http://reincarnation-automotive.com/casting-numbers-descriptions-1-index.html From reincarnation-automotive.com] | ||
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| + | ===Part number resources=== | ||
| + | *[http://www.hammar.dyndns.org/~djhamma/partnumb.htm How to Read FoMoCo Part Numbers] | ||
| + | *[http://www.classicmustang.com/decoding_part_numbers.htm GUIDE TO DECODING FORD PART NUMBERS] | ||
| + | *[http://www.fordification.com/tech/partnumbers_tools.htm Ford Part Numbers - Special Service Tools] | ||
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| + | ====Truck part numbers (also pertains to passenger cars)==== | ||
| + | *[http://www.fordification.com/tech/partnumbers_overview.htm How to Decipher FoMoCo Part Numbers - Overview] | ||
| + | *[http://www.fordification.com/partnos/partnos-index.htm Part Numbers Index] includes links to all pages at FORDification containing part numbers from the 1964-1972 Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog - 1975 Final Issue | ||
| + | *[http://www.fordification.com/tech/partnumbers_regular.htm Regular Parts (Chassis, Engine, Electrical)] | ||
| + | *[http://www.fordification.com/tech/partnumbers_hardware.htm Ford Part Numbers - Hardware and Utility Parts] | ||
==Resources== | ==Resources== | ||
| − | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/ | + | *[http://grantorinosport.org/BubbaF250/index.html M-block info and specs] |
| + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/ford-engine-block-codes-casting-numbers-specifications-191769.html#post1371821 Ford Engine Block Codes, Serial Numbers, Specifications, and Casting Numbers] | ||
*[http://www.hotrodders.com/kb/flathead Ford Flathead Engines] | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/kb/flathead Ford Flathead Engines] | ||
*[[How to identify SB Ford heads without pulling them]] | *[[How to identify SB Ford heads without pulling them]] | ||
| + | *[http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/470.cfm 1946-'60 Ford engine specs] from secondchancegarage.com | ||
| + | *[http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/471.cfm 1946-'56 Mercury engine specs] from secondchancegarage.com | ||
| + | *[http://www.fordification.com/tech/engineID-V8.htm Ford V8 Engine Identification] | ||
| + | *[http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Ford_engine_specifications Ford engine specs] | ||
| + | *[[Ford part numbers]] | ||
[[Category:Engine]] | [[Category:Engine]] | ||
[[Category:Identification and decoding]] | [[Category:Identification and decoding]] | ||
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[[Category:Ford]] | [[Category:Ford]] | ||
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